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It’s a heck of a way to run a pre-election campaign. On the eve of an expected election, politicians usually spend their time playing up good news, downplaying the bad, shaking hands and kissing babies.

Chefs are renowned for their tattoos, but other food producers and enthusiasts are also proud to post their passion on their bodies. The Journal assembled a selection of people whose skin tells a story, and asked them all about their tattoos. ---

Edmonton’s resale home sales dropped 17 per cent compared to the same month in 2014, the Realtors Association of Edmonton reported Tuesday. It’s the second straight month sales have fallen year-over-year. In January, home sales slumped nearly 26 per cent.